Assistant Principal - Secondary

South Kingstown School Department Job Description Position Title: Assistant Principal Reports to: High School Principal Level/Grade: 9-12 Work Schedule: 260 days Qualifications ●Master’s Degree ●At least five years of teaching experience ●Middle/Secondary administrative experience preferred ●Hold or be eligible for Rhode Island Building Level Administrator Certification Essential Duties and Responsibilities (other duties may be assigned, as needed) ●Lead and support changes to curriculum, instruction, and assessment that align to common core standards, NGSA, or other appropriate standards, and incorporate 21st century learning skills and our vision of a graduate ●Lead, support, and coordinate the Senior Project ●Maintain a visible presence in the school, on the campus, and at school-sponsored activities in a supervisory capacity - both during the school day and after school hours ●Coordinate student support services, including 504, PLP, PMP, and MTSS, to effectively and efficiently serve all students ●Work collaboratively with school counselors, mental health providers, deans, and student families on positive student behavioral outcomes ●Evaluate the performance of teachers & staff and arrange a program of improvement if necessary - in accordance with RIDE standards and District Evaluation Committee guidance ●Establish and maintain a professional culture that emphasizes perseverance, effort, accountability, team spirit and commitment to growth ●Lead and support the facilitation of best teaching practices ●Support teachers in classrooms and provide feedback on instructional practice ●Facilitate the analysis of student achievement data and assist faculty in the adjustment of subsequent instruction ●Work with special education administration to ensure compliance with state and federal law ●Maintain connection with the school community outside of school hours through email, and in-person as needed for urgent, important, or emergency matters ●Lead, plan, promote, and support in-service training of the professional staff ●Coordinate and facilitate student orientation programs such as 9th grade transition activities ●Build capacity for non-traditional student learning opportunities, such as project-based learning, virtual learning, extended learning opportunities, internships and others ●Support pathways of study that lead to post-secondary credit and industry certification where applicable ●Ensure students are educated in personalized learning environments that support each student’s academic, career, and personal growth ●Coordinate and administer local and state testing ●Lead and support the integration of technology into a blended learning environment that supports learning in and out of school ●Lead and support professional development that enhances the content and pedagogy of the instructional core ●Assist in hiring of new staff ●Support new teachers and staff in adjusting to our school community ●Plan and coordinate orientation programs for new teachers ●Facilitate development of school schedule, program of studies, and student handbook ●Assign substitutes to specific duties ●Perform all other duties as assigned Supervises and Evaluates ●High School Staff Skills Required Leadership ●Demonstrated success as a student-centered leader ●Professional knowledge and skills as outlined in the RI leadership standards ●Willingness to grow and learn in the educational profession ●Willingness to seek out professional growth opportunity and opportunities for improved students learning ●Willing and able to build leadership capacity among others Teaching & Learning ●Knowledge of and experience with developing standards based units and aligning curricula and classroom lessons to national and local standards ●Knowledge of and experience with developing the content and pedagogical knowledge of staff and enhancing instructional practices ●Knowledge and experience leading future-based instructional change ●Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory in specific field. Graduation ●Knowledge of and experience with the RI Diploma System and developing or managing local assessments and individualized pathways ●Knowledge of and experience with programs of study that lead to post-secondary credit and industry certification where applicable. Communication ●Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups, staff, parents, and the general public. ●Ability to interpret a variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables. ●Ability to utilize current technology for communication, data analysis, and access to research and instruction. ●Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both in oral and written form. Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and school committee policies. PLC (Professional Learning Community) ●Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff, and the community. ●Demonstrated ability to foster collegial relationships, work as a productive member of a team, and facilitate work groups Assessment ●Experience using data to drive decisions ●Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, test data, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. ●Knowledge of and experience with Performance Task Development, formative and summative assessments validation and calibration ●Willingness to become an integral and contributing member of a highly progressive educational community Management ●Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. ●Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.